All British Baker articles in September 2025
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Promotional featureHow global bakery trends are shaping the UK's baking sector
From Scandinavian treats to Middle Eastern flavours, Bridor looks at how baking innovation in 2025 is inspired by international cuisine.
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Promotional featureHow bakers can reinvent a festive classic with on-trend appeal
As the festive season approaches, mincemeat comes to the fore – especially in traditional mince pies. But how can bakers set their creations apart? Discover new ways in which bakeries can deck their product lines with festive appeal and check out the latest festive mincemeat trends.
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Product NewsHovis enters sourdough market with sliced cob range
Britain’s second biggest bread brand has unveiled its first-ever sourdough loaves in the form of sliced white and seeded cobs
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Product NewsTesco Northern Ireland expands bakery range with 31 new locally-sourced items
The regional retailer said the move helps further strengthen its commitment to championing local suppliers and delivering fresh, quality products to the table
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NewsFDF calls on government to support UK exports as bakery sales rise by 8%
New data from the Food & Drink Federation has shown that the value of bakery exports from the UK has continued to increase year on year since 2023
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NewsWrapping up production: packaging supplier Werit unveils £8m site expansion
An £8m investment has helped increase the site’s total footprint by 40% and installed new machinery to improve production capacity and efficiency, with nine new jobs added
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Product NewsSweet treats unveiled for consumers to cosy up to in sweater weather
A pumpkin & dulce de leche doughnut, a coconut & winter melon mooncake, and a pecan, salted caramel & marmite blondie are among the latest sweet bakery innovations
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NewsGeary’s Bakeries rolls in sourdough trend as sales soar 37.5% in FY24
Leicester-based manufacturer reports a £25.1m leap in turnover up to £91.8m in its latest financial results, mainly driven by its high-flying Jason’s Sourdough brand
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NewsJones Village Bakery to pay teens adult living wage
The Wrexham-based manufacturer is giving 16-year-old school leavers £12.60 an hour
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NewsLast chance to sign up for AI in bakery webinar
British Baker’s webinar on ‘How AI and technology is changing the baking industry’ is taking place next Tuesday, 30 September, at midday
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NewsThe Original Baker unveils multi-million-pound expansion of North Yorkshire site
The project includes a 22,000 sq ft extension to its bakery in Norton, new pastry and baking lines, enhanced logistics capabilities, and recruitment for 30 new jobs
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NewsHobbs House Bakery axes almond croissant as it goes nut free
Central bakery in Chipping Sodbury, Gloucestershire is now nut free but the business’s four retail shops will continue to use them in products
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NewsCaffè Nero, Costa, M&S Café, Pret, and Starbucks roll out bakery NPD for autumn
Pugliese flatbread, hot honey and Marmite toasties are among the treats set to tempt shoppers this season
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Product NewsGinsters looks to heat up the lunchtime market with new pastry toasties
Samworth Brothers-owned brand is launching pastry toasties in flavours Smoked Ham & Cheddar; Tomato, Basil & Mozzarella; and Chicken, Pesto & Mozzarella exclusively into Tesco
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NewsPies, wellingtons, and en croute: M&S has Christmas 2025 wrapped up
Turkey & Stuffing Pie, Scallop en Croutes, and Fillet of British Beef Wellington feature in the retailer’s festive fare
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NewsButterwick closes 12 out of 14 bakery shops and appoints liquidators
Directors blamed rising costs and falling footfall for the decision to shut the majority of their retail estate with 62 people made redundant
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FeatureFrom products to packaging: how automation is reshaping the bakery floor
With ongoing labour shortages and rising wage costs, automation is becoming essential for many bakery operations, but some remain concerned about the implications of letting the robots in
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Product NewsBakers craft limited-edition products to mark Sourdough September 2025
Loaves with beetroot, cheese & chilli, and vegan chocolate are among the specially created items from craft bakers to mark this year’s Sourdough September
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NewsPretzel tie-up: Ditsch strengthens UK presence with WorldBake acquisition
German pretzel specialist Ditsch has acquired Kettering-based frozen bakery supplier WorldBake and created a new company, Ditsch UK
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Product NewsIngredients NPD: egg replacer, flavoured yeast, mallow, and more launched
British Bakels, Rainbow Dust, and Angel Yeast are among businesses rolling out innovative ingredients in recent weeks